Alexander Chelnokov wrote:
>
> Hello Tim,
>
> Monday, March 12, 2001, 9:16:39 PM, you wrote:
>
> TC> I'll take a look at it. The Multum drug database brought it's own
> TC> set of problems when it came to importing 90,000 drugs. <s> But
> TC> anyway they ended up in categories by manufacturer. But from the
>
> Maybe i missed something and the next question is impolite and
> offensive
People offering their suggestions don't offend me, they enlighten
me. <s>
> - isn't it worth to use Zope's database connectivity to
> build SQL backend for FreePM? AFAIK there is PGres implementation of
> the Multum database. Why be limited with pure Zope?
>
Yes, the PGres implementation was created by Dr. Bob Shepard. I
worked closely with him on the move to ZODB FileStorage. He is on
this list and has been very helpful.
Okay. I'll answer your last question, with a question: "Why be
limited with pure Zope?"
What limitation(s)?
You are certainly welcome to implement a SQL backend. You have
the source... <s>
I originally was going to use PostgreSQL. I love it. I used to
see the world in third-normal form. <s>
Then the light of OODBMS was upon me (after much searching in the
darkness).
PostgreSQL simply adds another layer of complexity to the system
and installation. For interfacing to other applications having
the ability to use PostgreSQL, ODBC, etc. is one of the pluses of
the ZODB storage manager. But for a basic installation I don't
see a need.
--
Tim Cook, President - FreePM,Inc.
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